Pirk – A metal lure used for pirking or jigging usually chromed or brightly painted. Fitted either with a treble hook or an assist hook. May also be known as …
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Pier – A structure, usually of open construction, extending into the sea from the shore, to serve as a landing place, recreational facility, etc. rather than to provide protection.
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Pharyngeal teeth – Teeth at the back of the throat used for crushing food.
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Pennel – A rig where the snood terminates in two hooks, one above the other. Used to present large baits.
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Pendulum Cast – A casting style designed for distance where the terminal gear is swung in a pendulum motion in the air to pre-load the rod prior to the ultimate …
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Pelagic fish – Fish that range in the upper area of the sea.
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Pelagic – Of or in the open ocean above the demersal zone.
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Pegged – A match where the anglers have to fish at a drawn peg for the duration. The opposite of a rover.
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Peg – An anglers fishing station during a shore competition.
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Peeler – Any species of crab which is about to shed its shell to grow to a larger size. An extremely popular bait in this condition.